Colorado District 1 Republicans Express Concern Over Denver Mayor’s Use of Encrypted, Auto-Deleting Messaging Apps

DENVER, CO – The Colorado District 1 Republican Party is deeply concerned by revelations that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and his administration have utilized the encrypted messaging application Signal, which automatically deletes communications that should be accessible to the public under Colorado’s open records laws. This activity, uncovered in a CBS News Colorado investigation published March 20, 2025, raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in Denver’s city operations.